Air Products: Category Sourcing Specialist

Req No. 3489BR
Job Title CATEGORY SOURCING SPECIALIST
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Energy and Materials
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a CATEGORY SOURCING SPECIALIST at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This position has primary responsibilities for providing broad commercial, financial, and technical leadership for the sourcing activities involving many and varied corporate commodities within the global corporate sourcing team.

The position requires the incumbent to gain detailed knowledge of the appropriate supply markets, perform market analysis, lead strategy development for key materials and services and work closely with team(s) of internal clients. Activities may also include make vs. buy analysis, development of total cost of ownership models and significant amount of supplier interaction, negotiation and collaboration. The incumbent is responsible for conducting sourcing events for their respective materials or service categories. Accordingly, this position has full knowledge of implementing The Air Products Way including all e-enabled technologies.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing, negotiating, implementing and maintaining competitively advantageous supply arrangements as the category sourcing functional expert. The incumbent is expected to have in-depth commercial and technical knowledge of the categories they support. The incumbent is expected to have strong leadership and analytical skills and work well in team settings.

Incumbent typically has an undergraduate BA/BS degree. An MBA is not necessary, but desirable.

This position is a developmental role for individuals considering commercial assignments of increased responsibility within, or external to, the global sourcing teams.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link - Visit our Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #3489BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic


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Air Products: IT Specialist

Req No. 3432BR
Job Title CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - IT SPECIALIST
Employment Status CDP
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global IT
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (CDP)

Overview:

The Career Development Program (CDP) is designed for entry-level IT specialists (0-2 years of experience) joining Air Products. The purpose of the program is to allow entry-level IT specialists to gain experience in various areas of the company. While on the program, participants are able to develop their technical and professional skills as well as get a better understanding of their areas of interest and strengths.

The program consists of three rotations that include different assignments with durations of approximately 12 months. Typical assignments for IT specialists on the program may include business process, application solutions, infrastructure, data, and regional execution services.

Our Global Information Technology group is dedicated to serving our worldwide businesses and processes, and plays a key role in achieving strategic objectives. Air Products is the world's only combined gases and chemicals company, with annual revenues of $10 billion and operations in more than 40 countries.

Appropriate Degree Programs (Bachelor or Advanced): Individuals with degrees in any of the following areas will be considered: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, and Information Technology.

Air Products looks for candidates with strong academic performance. Other important factors include relevant work experience (co-ops or internships) and involvement in campus activities.

Candidates for this position must be authorized to work indefinitely in the United States.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic


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Air Products: PHD Career Development Program for Engineers

Req No. 3398BR
Job Title PHD CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Employment Status CDP
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Technology (all except Elect/High Temp/Advanced)
Job Description and Qualifications RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PH.D. ENGINEERS

Air Products offers challenging opportunities in a vast variety of research and development activities commensurate with the wide range of customers with whom we’ve established lasting relationships. These areas cover a broad spectrum of research activities, ranging from long-range fundamental and exploratory research to the development of highly innovative, top priority processes and products. The range of industries served includes: chemical processing, metallurgical, electronics, glass, food and medical among many others. Both theoretical and experimental approaches are used in the development of new products, process technology and applications. Experimental investigations are carried out on the lab bench, pilot plant, and full commercial scale operations at both Air Products and customer sites.

We are currently seeking Ph.D. Engineers in the following disciplines:

** Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on traditional, fundamental engineering skills (a mix of experimental and theoretical focus preferable). Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Reactor and combustion engineering
- Advanced separation technology
- Transport processes
- Modeling, including dynamic simulation
- Energy related research

About the Career Development Program:

A program that Air Products offers to the graduate is the Career Development Program. This is a rotational program that gives the option of taking several responsible positions in areas where you may have career interests. Technical and commercial assignments may be available at various locations throughout the United States, although Ph.D. assignments are generally located at Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Ph.D. Career Development Program includes 3 one-year rotational assignments.

The Ph.D. Career Development Program is available to those pursuing advanced degrees (Ph.D.) in selected programs and graduating at any time. Post-Doctoral candidates are also welcome.

We grant interviews to individuals who are presently authorized to work full time in the United States indefinitely. This includes: U.S. citizens or nationals; legal permanent residents; conditional residents (foreign national sponsored by US citizen spouse for permanent resident status and married for less than 2 years); asylees; refugees; temporary residents (as authorized under IRCA's amnesty procedures). Individuals who are eligible only for temporary employment authorization in the U.S. (all non-immigrant aliens, including F-1 and J-1 students) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to applying/interviewing on campus, you must also apply on the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the button 'Visit our Career Center.' Please apply specifically to Req #3398BR.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for on-site interviews will be contacted.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) where Diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic


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Lehigh Valley Hospital - Family Physician, Emergency Medicine

Family Physician, Hamburg Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, progressive health system seeks a family physician for a network-owned family medicine practice. Hamburg Family Practice Center is a well-established, 5-physician outpatient based practice in a modern and spacious office. Work a four-day week (including a three-day weekend), receive a great salary with outstanding benefits and join a busy and growing practice. Call is 1:6. Hamburg is a lovely community in Berks County with charming neighborhoods, abundant outdoor activities and quaint shops located 30 minutes west of Allentown, PA.

Contact Information: Interested physicians should send a CV to Tammy.Jamison@LVH.com, or call (610) 969-0212.

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Division of Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine
JOIN ONE OF FORTUNE MAGAZINE’S BEST PLACES TO WORK IN THE U.S.! Lehigh Valley Hospital’s Emergency Medicine Department—now managing 5 sites in Pennsylvania—has grown. Our 50+ salaried Emergency Medicine physicians and 15 PAs and NPs enjoy a collegial atmosphere and evaluate over 199,000 patients annually. Candidates must be clinically excellent, patient focused, BC/BE and EM Residency trained. We have a paperless ED, the largest Level I Trauma program in PA with Primary Angioplasty and Stroke Alert and MI Alert Program, an 18-bed Burn Center and an Emergency Medicine Residency along with 13 additional accredited programs. LVH is listed in U.S. News & World Report for the 13th consecutive year as one of our nation’s best hospitals. Our organization is physician-led, financially strong, and the winner of many quality awards including MAGNET status in nursing. We offer a competitive salary, wonderful work environment with excellent physician and mid-level coverage, and robust benefits including family healthcare with no employee contribution, 3 forms of retirement, medical liability coverage, 6 weeks of PTO plus 1 week of CME with $3,200 annually plus ACEP/ACOEP boards paid, + more. Opportunity for teaching, research, and career advancement. Our ED locations are in the Lehigh Valley and in Hazleton, PA. Both locations are within 1-1/2 hrs. to NYC and 1-2 hours to Philadelphia. Our members find a healthy lifestyle and moderate to low cost of living, excellent suburban public schools, and pleasant neighborhoods. Live within minutes of your workplace!

Contact Information: To learn more, e-mail CV to Richard MacKenzie, Chair of Emergency Medicine, LVH at Debra.D’Angelo@LVH.com. Phone (610) 969-0216.

St. Luke's Hospital - Dental Surgical Assistant, Clinical Coordinator

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Job Title: Dental Surgical Assistant
Req: 7198
Location: Allentown
Entity 30 -Physician Group
Department: 6395HM-Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Full/Part Time Full Time
Shift Schedule Mon-Fri

Job Description: Oral Surgery assistant needed Full-time, days Monday-Friday. Candidate must be able to multi-task efficently.

Job Qualifications: 1+ years of dental experience a plus, but not required. CPR and X-ray certification, a plus.



Job Title: Clinical Cordinator-S2- flex day/evenings
Req: 6893
Location: Allentown
Entity 11 –Allentown
Department: 6053AO-South 2 - Medical/Surgical
Full/Part Time Full Time
Shift Schedule Flexible day/evenings

Job Description: The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for maintaining clinical practice standards, utilizing and promoting evidence based practice and guiding the interdisciplinary team. Acts as a staff resource and liaison to facilitate staff development. Works collaboratively with Patient Care Manger, supervisor and Patient Access Center to maintain standards of professional nursing practice. Assumes a patient assignment, as necessary, to support the staff and patient care.

Job Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program. Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of PA. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required upon hire, or currently enrolled in such program with a graduation date.
At least two years experience in medical surgical telemetry.
This is a full time position, must be able to work flexible hours on all shifts to meet position requirements.




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Air Products: Tax Analyst

Req No. 3367BR
Job Title TAX ANALYST
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Finance/Controllership
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a TAX ANALYST at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Principal Accountabilities:
-- Member of the team responsible for the international aspects of the Company’s federal tax return, including preparation and timely filing of Forms 5471 and other related forms;
-- Maintenance of an up-to-date knowledge of US federal tax law applicable in the international arena;
-- Development of expertise in relation to the Company’s federal income tax preparation software and the Company’s systems generally with a view to enhancing the efficiency of the international tax compliance process;
-- Responsible for US withholding tax obligations;
-- Opportunity to work with senior tax planners on development, analysis and implementation of international tax planning; and to develop expertise in and responsibility for key portions of the Company’s foreign tax credit calculations.

Qualifications:
-- Good analytical, financial accounting, interpersonal, communication and computer skills;
-- Sound US tax knowledge base, with experience in federal corporate tax return preparation;
-- Experience in the preparation of Forms 5471 and other international tax forms a plus.

Education:
-- An undergraduate degree in accounting or a Master of Taxation degree is required.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link - Visit our Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #3367BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None


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Guardian Life: Reconciliation Specialist

Job Title: Reconciliation Specialist
Job Location: Bethlehem, PA
Posted Date: 2009-05-20
Request Number: 4163

Job Description:
Supports the Global Maintenance & Billing Department by analyzing and accurately coding State Mandated Plans, maintaining customer information within established time frames. Accurately codes Premium received while possessing the ability to identify overage, shortage and reconciling financial information in a timely manner. Aggressively identifies discrepancies and pursues resolutions by reviewing reports to reconcile premiums to determine Cancellation, Reinstatement and/or Collection action. Daily contact and productive relationship with Third Party Administrator's regarding documentation needed to reconcile accounts is necessary. Must establish and maintain productive relationships in order to support Sales, Brokers, Partner’s and Customer Base. The position assists the team/department in reaching established goals.

Qualification:
High school diploma required Post high school education desirable; especially Business or Accounting majors Requires a minimum of 2 years work related experience with emphasis on preparing billing statements, reconciliation of accounts and customer service. Requires ability to function in a team environment Detail oriented and strong organizational and problem solving skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to effectively prioritize workloads Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a high pressure environment Interested individuals should submit their posting application to Human Resources by 5:00 on Monday, June 1st.


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Guardian Life: Senior Business Analyst

Job Title: Sr. Business Analyst
Job Location: Bethlehem, PA
Posted Date: 2009-05-21
Request Number: 4165

Job Description:
Define business requirements for variable and universal administration processes. Provide business and system analysis, system design and user acceptance expertise for development and enhancements to Unity system for Individual Life. This position requires extensive knowledge of life administration for variable and universal life products. Participate or lead business requirements discussions with vendor representatives, business analysts and end users. Participate or lead Requirements walk-through and review with the Business units, IT and vendors. Create and/or review functional specifications written by vendor or other business analysts for logic, completeness or errors. Develop user-acceptance testing scenarios and test cases for components assigned. Perform testing, report and resolve problems. Assist in the resolution and implementation of production problems as dictated by the end users. Front line support for production problemsfor systems used in the variable/universal administration area. Assist in the identification and requirement definition and prioritization of miscellaneous systems enhancements with the end users. Assist in the maintenance or preparation of documentation of procedures for end users, conduct training.

Qualification:
5 years minimum Life Insurance experience LOMA certification a plus Knowledge of traditional life products Knowledge of Variable Universal Life, Universal Life, or Annuities a plus Understanding of variable and universal life administration and processes and workflows for these products. Good working knowledge of Unity, Cyberlife and Leverage a plus. Ability to analyze features of new products proposed for development to determine impact on current procedures, processes and system processes. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Experience in writing a variety of business documents, including business process documentation. Interested individuals should submit their posting application to Human Resources by 5:00 on Friday, May 29th


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